Kagame was speaking on Wednesday in Paris, France, in a joint press conference with France President Emmanuel Macron. The press briefing followed bilateral talks between both Heads of States at Palais de l’Elysée, France’s State House.
Kagame said that they engaged in a wide range of discussions on bilateral relations.
On Rwanda and France relations particularly, Kagame said that both countries must continue to play role in ensuring beneficial relationship.
“We must continue to play our respective roles in ensuring that this relationship is beneficial to both countries and go even further to ensure that the interests of Africa as a whole are considered,” Kagame noted.
Among others, Kagame had conversation with business leaders taking part in the Tech Summit on nurturing innovation and enterprise in Africa, especially among young people.
“Africa is honored to play its part in the important role technology and the youth play in the development of our nations,” he said.
“This partnership presents a new mindset on how we need to collectively address the issues and each maintain ownership on ensuring the outcomes of this partnership benefit us all,” he noted.
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In a press conference, Kagame was asked about the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) and said that Rwanda has always been a member. He mentioned the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and East African Community Affairs, Louise Mushikiwabo as a candidate for OIF Secretary General and rallied African member states’ support.
“We are happy to provide support to candidates such as Mushikiwabo as long as it meets the support of African member states,” he said.
“Rwanda has always been a member of the Francophonie, we never stopped. When asked to contribute and given the context of new times we are happy to participate by providing leaders like Mushikiwabo as long as this has the support of members,” Kagame added.
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